Rate of climb

In aerodynamics, the rate of climb is the rate, usually expressed in feet per minute, at which an aircraft increase its altitude. A common abbreviation is: f/min. The rate of decrease in altitude is referred to as rate of descent.

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See also: Rate of climb, Aerodynamics, Aircraft, Altitude, Rate of descent